He was born on Friday, December 30th, 1927 to Olbert C. & Josie F. Elliott at their home in Orange County, Indiana.
Robert, who they called Bob, along with his six brothers and three sisters spent their entire childhood years growing up in the house on a farm where they were born.
In January of 1945, while attending Indiana University, Bob was called upon to defend his country in World War II. During his four years in the military, he served as a flight engineer in both the Army Air Force and the US Air Force.
On August 22nd, 1959, Bob married June Cheek and made their home in Greene County for nearly 62 years. They have three married daughters, Penny Buckhalter (Jay), Sheila Stewart (Ray) and Sherri Jackson (Marvin) and one step daughter, Donna Elliott. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Christin Schlosser, Sarah Jenkins, JP Barger, Kaylie Barger, Rachel Abel, Amanda Jackson, and Catherine Jackson, Garrett Elliott and Steven Elliott as well as five great grandchildren, Bella and Blake Barger and Matthew, Nathan and Hannah Jenkins. He has one surviving brother, Vance Elliott of Orleans, IN.
Bob worked several years with US Steel and then ended up in Greene County where he owned and operated multiple businesses in the automobile service industry. While managing some of these businesses, he also ran for Greene County Treasurer and served in that capacity for 18 years. During his role as Treasurer, he and a friend started another local business.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his family. He kept busy around the house and in community where he was a school board member, served on various boards and attended the Waynesburg Bible Chapel.
Friends will be received 6 pm to 8 pm, Saturday and 2 pm to 4 pm and 6pm to 8 pm Sunday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 am Monday, August 2, 2021 in Waynesburg Bible Chapel 800 E. Greene St., Waynesburg with Pastor Jay Buckhalter and Pastor Larry Douglas officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Waynesburg Bible Chapel, 800 E. Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 or online at www.heislove.org or to Donnell House 10 Leet Street,Washington, PA 15370 or online at https://www.concordialm.org/
